EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, ILLUMINA, FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Summary
SCH Number
2023100505
Public Agency
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC)
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, ILLUMINA, FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/18/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), pursuant to authority granted under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61, has issued an Emergency Permit to the illumina, (EPA ID# CAR000278770) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, one (1) container of Poly (Acrylic Acid), one (1) container of Acrylonitrile, two (2) containers of Acrylic Acid, one (1) container of Azobis (2-Amidinopropane) Dihydrochloride, must be stabilized prior to transport to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
These chemicals are currently being stored at illumina located at 200 Lincoln Centre Drive Foster City, CA 94404. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued to chemically stabilize the hazardous waste prior to storage and eventual transportation off-site by Clean Harbors Environmental Services (CHES).
Contact Information
Name
Hai-Yong Kang
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Job Title
Hazardous Substances Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Foster City
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Zip
94404
Other Location Info
200 Lincoln Centre Drive Foster City, CA 94404
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Chemical stabilization of the chemicals is necessary prior to transportation to an authorized hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility to prevent accidental fire and/or explosion during transport.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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